Maharaja Chattarsol of Kota Shooting Lions
The painting depicts Maharaja Chattarsol of Kota shooting lions. A man with a mustache and a yellow turban sits in a white structure with a red roof, holding a long rifle. He wears a yellow outfit and holds a black shield. Two white lions run in the foreground, one behind the other. Trees and greenery surround them, with a body of water in front. A hill with trees and a white tower is in the background, with a blue sky and sun. A peacock and other birds are perched on the structure and trees. The artwork is framed in a brown and black border.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 676 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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